Nomura Research Institute (NRI), Ltd. announced that Yasuki Okai has been named Senior Managing Director and Financial Technology Solution Division Manager. In his new role, Okai will focus on further growing NRI's business across the capital markets sector. Working along with his team, Okai will lead the development of innovative IT solutions to ensure clients continue to remain compliant with the changing regulatory landscape.

Okai will manage NRI's Financial Technology Solution Division and will report directly to Senior Executive Vice President and Member of the Board, Keiichi Ishibashi.